QUESTION
Can my boyfriend be charged with robbery for driving a car to the store but he didn't know was in a robbery?
Asked on Jul 16th, 2017 on Criminal Law - California
More details to this question:
He does not meet the description of the accused robber. And the police don't have evidence that he did anything.
3 ANSWERS
Criminal Law Attorney serving Oakland, CA
at
Law Office of Jared C. Winter
Update Your Profile
Sounds like he's being accused of aiding and abetting. If you drive a person to commit a robbery, or drive them away from the scene, with knowledge of the robbers intent, you can also be charged with robbery.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2017 at 7:13 PM
His own words may be enough to seal his fate. You might want to remind him about the right to remain silent!
Answered on Jul 16th, 2017 at 7:13 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Irvine, CA
at
Chambers Law Firm, P.C.
Update Your Profile
He can be liable for the robbery under an aiding and abetting theory if he knew a robbery was going to go down.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2017 at 7:13 PM